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<h4> Location </h4> Forcewide, Leicestershire <h4> Business Area </h4> Operational Policing <h4> Department </h4> N/A <h4> Rank </h4> Constable <h4> Grade </h4> N/A <h4><p>Salary</p></h4><p>£31,164 - £50,256</p><h4> Hours per Week </h4> 40 <h4> Additional Working Conditions </h4> Shift Work <h4> Type of Contract </h4> Permanent <h4> Vetting Level Required </h4> RV <h4> Description </h4><p><strong>Step Into a Role Like No Other – Become an Operational Officer with Leicestershire Police</strong></p><p>Are you ready for a career where no two days are the same? As a Police Constable or Detective Constable, you’ll be at the heart of the action—responding to fast-moving situations, protecting the vulnerable, and making a real difference in your community.</p><p>This is a unique role with unique demands. You’ll need to be adaptable, quick-thinking, and ready to face the unexpected. From 12-hour shifts to high-pressure decisions, this job will challenge you—but it will also reward you in ways few others can.</p><p>Whether you're saving lives, solving crimes, or simply making someone feel safer, you’ll be part of something bigger. And even when you're off duty, your integrity and commitment will shine through.</p><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul><li>The starting salary is <strong>£31,164</strong>with annual increments, moving to <strong>£50,256 </strong>within 7 years.</li><li>Work for a creative, forward-thinking force</li><li>Be part of a team that’s dedicated to keeping Leicestershire safe</li><li>Experience some of the proudest moments of your life</li></ul><p><strong>Ready to Make a Difference?</strong></p><p>Explore our entry routes and find the path that’s right for you:</p><ul><li><a href="https://careers.leics.police.uk/find-your-place-in-the-force/police-officers/police-constable-entry-programme" target="_blank">Police Constable Entry Programme</a></li><li><a href="https://careers.leics.police.uk/find-your-place-in-the-force/police-officers/detective-constable-programme" target="_blank">Detective Constable Programme</a></li><li><a href="https://careers.leics.police.uk/find-your-place-in-the-force/police-officers/police-constable-degree-apprenticeship" target="_blank">Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship</a></li></ul><p><strong>Visit our <a href="https://careers.leics.police.uk/find-your-place-in-the-force/police-officers/police-constables" target="_blank">careers page</a> to learn more and register for an upcoming event.</strong></p><p><strong>Who we are</strong></p><p>The area we are responsible for covers over 2,500 square kilometres (over 965 square miles) and has a population of over one million. There is a rich diversity of communities all with their own policing needs. Many steps have been taken to bring policing back into the very heart of local communities.</p><p><strong>To find out more about Leicestershire Police and understand how you can make a difference visit our </strong><a href="https://careers.leics.police.uk/" target="_blank"><strong>careers website</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and encourage anyone who has considered a career in policing to apply. We’re particularly keen to increase the number of females and candidates from black and minority ethnic communities and the LGBT community, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.</p><h4> Document Attachment </h4><a href="https://shrsc.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/channel-1/appcentre-3/brand-6/xf-eb20c19d0417/candidate/download_file_opp/8819/56782/1/0/0beabcb99a1a5b17d752b420d3d9c89196106601" target="_blank"> Qualification Guide - Police &amp; Detective Constable (Leic's).pdf – 299KB </a><br>





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Leicestershire Police

Police & Detective Constable (PCEP, DCEP LE25)

<h4> Location </h4> Forcewide, Leicestershire <h4> Business Area </h4> Operational Policing <h4> Department </h4> N/A <h4> Rank </h4> N/A <h4> Grade </h4> N/A <h4><p>Salary</p></h4><p>£31,164 - £50,256</p><h4> Part/Full Time </h4> Full Time <h4> Hours per Week </h4> 40 <h4> Additional Working Conditions </h4> Part Time, Shift Work <h4> Type of Contract </h4> Permanent <h4> Vetting Level Required </h4> RV <h4> Description </h4><p><strong>Make your experience count, join Leicestershire Police </strong></p><p>At Leicestershire Police we pride ourselves on recognising people with real potential. That’s why we offer our officers so much support, motivation and training because, as they improve, so will our force. </p><p>Working across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, you will police in a unique and picturesque setting that balances busy urban centres with rural villages. The people are equally varied and represent a diverse range of ethnic cultural and economic backgrounds. </p><p>Whether you want to specialise in a particular area of policing, or progress through the ranks, our experienced leaders can help you to reach your goals. All you have to do is bring us your talent, dedication and enthusiasm and we’ll welcome you to the team. </p><p><strong>Leicestershire Police are particularly interested in hearing from you if you are an officer with specialist skills or are a qualified Detective Constable. </strong></p><p>If you are high performing and looking for a new challenge, then this could be the place for you. In return, as a police officer transferring from a Home Office Police Force, you will retain: </p><ul><li>Your previous service and current levels of pay (excluding force specific benefits i.e. London weighting).</li><li>Annual leave entitlement, as long as there is no break in service.</li><li>Your current pension arrangements. </li></ul><p>Inclusivity is important to Leicestershire Police which is why we are looking for talented individuals to reflect the communities we serve. Whatever your background, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexual orientation, we welcome you and your application.</p><p><strong>The must haves</strong></p><ul><li>Be a member of a Home Office force or Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) or Police Scotland (please note we cannot accept an application to transfer from an officer serving with a non-Home Office police force). </li><li>If you are a re-joiner, you will be required to undertake a 6-month probation period. If you are re-joining at a different rank or you left your previous force more than 1 year ago, you will be required to undertake a 12-month probationary period.</li><li>Re-joiners at the same rank will re-enter the service on the pay scale point at which they left their previous force. Officers re-joining at a higher or lower rank will have their pay considered on a case-by-case basis.</li><li>Have a full manual driving licence.</li><li>Have no outstanding discipline or integrity issues.</li><li>Be confirmed in rank. Student officers within their probationary period cannot be considered. </li></ul><p>If you have applied previously and were unsuccessful at interview, you must wait a minimum of six months before a further application will be considered.</p><p><strong>Please note we reserve the right to close this process at any time, should our required numbers be met.</strong></p><p><strong>What’s in it for you?</strong></p><p>At Leicestershire Police, we want to create an environment that puts people first, so you feel supported in everything you do. We have a range of <a href="https://careers.leics.police.uk/what-we-can-offer-you" target="_blank"><strong>reward and benefits</strong></a> available to all our employees.</p><p><strong>What’s next</strong></p><p>Please click <strong>APPLY </strong>to complete your application telling us how you meet the essential and desirable criteria by showcasing your skills and experience.</p><p><strong>To support you with your application we’ve provided some </strong><a href="https://sway.office.com/f7vdBgaEUUPYS6db?ref=Link&amp;loc=mysways" target="_blank"><strong>guidance linked here.</strong></a></p><ul><li><strong>Vacancy closes on Sunday, 31 December 2025 at 23:55.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>To find out more about Leicestershire Police and understand how you can make a difference visit our </strong><a href="https://careers.leics.police.uk/" target="_blank"><strong>careers website</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.</p><br>





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